August 11, 2026

Northern Ireland: Vacancy - Employer Engagement Officer - closing date 11th September

VACANCY – EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

Applications are invited for an Employer Engagement Officer with the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Northern Ireland (RFCA NI). This part-time Crown Service (Civil Service grade AO equivalent) post is available for an immediate start.

RFCA NI

RFCA NI is one of 13 autonomous arms-length bodies of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with Crown Status. The RFCA NI’s role is to provide first-class support to tri-service reserves and MOD-sponsored cadet forces across Northern Ireland.

The Role

The RFCA NI Employer Engagement Officer provides business support to the delivery of Defence Relationship Management (DRM) activity across Northern Ireland. This includes supporting employer engagement, the Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Notification, Salesforce administration, employer engagement events and business reporting. The role includes building and maintaining professional relationships with employers, Reservists, Defence stakeholders and partner organisations while contributing to the effective delivery of the Defence Relationship Management objectives.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate strong communication and IT skills and be able to work at pace, both independently and as part of a team. Customer service experience and social media skills are desireable, though not essential.

A full job description is available from ni-info@rfca.org.uk.

The post holder will be required to work an 18.5 hour week (excluding lunchbreaks).

Salary and Benefits

The salary for the appointment at commencement is £13,825 per annum plus a Northern Ireland Allowance of £750 per annum. The successful candidate will be eligible to elect to join the Council of RFCAs pension scheme. This is a Career Average Revalued Earnings scheme (CARE).

The successful candidate will be entitled to 12.5 days’ annual leave entitlement on appointment, plus bank holidays. (Annual leave entitlement increases by 0.5 days per year up to 15 days; those with 5 years’ prior service with HM Forces/OGD will start with 15 days’ entitlement.)

Requirements

North Yorkshire: AWS Annual registration form


For more information on the events and session please click on the link    sway.office.com

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Moray: Early Learning and Childcare Information for Military families by Moray Council

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Moray Council have developed this ELC information to support Military families moving to the area.

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Darlington: We are currently looking for new band members for The Royal Signals (Northern Band)


Want to know more about the Royal Signals (Northern) Band? 

We've made it easier to find everything you need in one place!

Scan the QR code to visit our Linktree, where you can find:

Where we're based and when we rehearse
Our official British Army webpage
Our Expression of Interest form
Details about Army Reserve Musicians' pay, commitment and joining requirements
Information about joining an Army Reserve Band
Key Band contacts
Our Facebook and Instagram pages
Information about our parent unit, 37 Signal Regiment

Whether you're thinking about joining us, looking to get in touch, or simply want to find out a little more about what we do, it's all there


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North Yorkshire: Special Constable Recruitment - North Yorkshire Police


Thinking about becoming a Special Constable but not sure what the role actually looks like?

Here are the questions most people ask — and the answers that help them decide:

What does a typical shift involve?

Most Specials work alongside regular officers, attending real incidents — from missing people to neighbourhood patrols to supporting vulnerable individuals.

Will I be doing the same things as full time officers?

Yes. Specials hold full police powers once trained, meaning you’re trusted with real responsibility.

How much training do I get before going out on shift?

Training is structured, supportive, and designed to build confidence step by step — no one is thrown in at the deep end.

If you’re curious about the reality of the role, that’s the perfect place to start.

Join us for a relaxed and friendly online Special Constable Q&A information session, where you'll have the opportunity to speak directly with one of our Citizens in Policing Liaison Officers.

August 10, 2026

Edinburgh: Army Benevolent Fund Big Curry Lunch, Tynecastle Park Friday 16th October

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ABF's Big Curry Lunch on Friday, 16 October, in the Gorgie Suite at Tynecastle Park. The event brings together supporters from across the military, business and wider community to raise vital funds for veterans and military charities.

Ticket Prices
• £25.00 per person
• £20.00 per person for serving personnel and veterans
• Table of 10: £250.00

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Stirling: Veterans Try Curling Tuesday 29th September 6-8pm

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Gloucestershire: County Council updates August 2026


Please click the links below for the relevant update newsletters, and note that new updates may be included as the month goes on:

Wiltshire: Free for Military families 'Helping my child with anxiety and worry' online course - Thu 17 Sep

 

Please click here to visit the Family and Community Learning Team website

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St Andrews: Join West Sands Ranger Service for some riddles, wildlife spotting and other fun activities Wednesday 12th August 1000 - 1100

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Final Coastal Explorer event of the summer holidays...where's the time going!

Come and be a 'rambling ranger'...

Contact us to book on the event, can't guarantee the weather but can guarantee its free, educational and focused on fun.

Children must be accompanied.

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